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ERIC Number: EJ256591
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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On the Military Significance of Language Competence.
Muller, Kurt E.
Modern Language Journal, v65 n4 p361-70 Win 1981
Argues that facility in a foreign language contributes to the nation's military capability in command, intelligence, operations, logistics, survival skills and in community and official relations. After reviewing relevant historical episodes, suggests that an effort should be made to improve U.S. military personnel language skills. (MES)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Community Relations, International Relations, Military Personnel, Military Schools, Military Service, Military Training, National Defense, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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